Check out our highlights from our AH-mazing first year #EFC2016! EFC's host, Kami Kilgore, shares why EFC's first year exceeded everyone's expectations and how attendees left feeling empowered and like their 'rockstar selves'. Come join us for #EFC2017!

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Andie Mitchell is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the popular food and healthy lifestyle blog, AndieMitchell.com.
Her memoir, It Was Me All Along, shares her inspiring journey to lose 135 pounds and find balance with food. It has received praise from Giada Di Laurentiis, Rosie O’Donnell, Good Morning America co-host, Lara Spencer, and Biggest Loser host, Alison Sweeney. The book was chosen as one of Amazon’s 100 Best Books of 2015, nominated for a 2015 Goodreads … [Read more...]

With a whisk in one hand and an adventurous spirit in the other, Sara De Leeuw is an energetic home cook who has captured the hearts and appetites of fans across the globe. Starting with her food blog, My Imperfect Kitchen, Sara has gone from sharing simple recipes and food-related outings to attaining some impressive food accomplishments.
When Sara is not blogging, she serves as the charming co-host of the podcast, Food Blog Radio. Alongside her co-host, Gary House, Sara conducts interviews … [Read more...]

We're SO excited to have Gerry teach one of our food photography workshops! His photography is absolutely gorgeous and can't wait to learn from him! Here's more about Gerry.
My name is Gerry Speirs and I'm the person behind Foodness Gracious. I started blogging six years ago when my wife encouraged me to stop working as a bakery manager for Whole Foods Market and become a stay-at-home dad to our two kids, aged eleven and six. I thought it would be the easiest job until faced with … [Read more...]

We're beyond excited to announce Jocelyn from Grandbaby Cakes is going to presenting at EFC 2017! She's the expert when it comes to building strong brand relationships and excited for her presentation. Here's more about talent Jocelyn and all her accomplishments!
Jocelyn Delk Adams is the author of the award winning and Amazon best selling cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the founder of Grandbaby Cakes, a food blog which gives her family’s, particularly her grandmother’s, cherished generational … [Read more...]

Thank you for an AH-MAZING inaugural conference! We felt honored by your non-stop, sincere compliments during the conference and also on the post-conference survey. Here are only a few comments from our post-conference survey:
"This was the BEST conference I have attended so far, which is really impressive since it was your first year! I've already bought my ticket for next year. Can't wait!"
"You gals knocked it out of the park with organization and food!!! Everything was so smooth and … [Read more...]

We have some incredible sponsors who have generously donated products for #EFC2016, and we want to share the opportunity to win some great prizes with you! This package is valued at $1000 ($200 IKEA gift card, SHOTBOX deluxe bundle, and a 2017 VIP ticket)! Hurry and enter to win below and hope to see you next year!
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The countdown is on. Only one more week until Everything Food, and I cannot wait to mix and mingle with such a talented group of people on behalf of Craftsy.com!
If you’re unfamiliar with Craftsy, we make professionally-produced online video tutorials for all types of creative enthusiasts to learn from. Our special learning platform allows you to watch at your own pace and ask your instructor and classmates for help. What better platform than the internet to teach cooking and baking … [Read more...]

These high-protein brownies are packed with a punch of chocolatey goodness in every bite. You'd never know there was also a ton of protein too!
Oh my goodness. Can we talk for a minute about my sweet tooth? Lately, it has been out of control! Chocolate this, chocolate that. I just can't seem to get enough these days.
I don't know if it's because I've been increasing my workouts or what exactly, but I have to admit that I've been giving into these cravings quite often. I am not one to … [Read more...]

A great way to use your leftover sticky buns.......french toast them of course!
Christina with FoodApparel.com here and I am speaking out as your french toast advocate today. Because you know, sounds like a cool official title.
My first assumption with the delicious meal of sticky bun french toast is that you have taken the time to make a delicious pastry, like cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, croissants. (Or hey, cheater method you can do this with anything that you buy - aka, Costco in all … [Read more...]